Western Red Cedars in a rocky plant-barren area show moss growth near their base, evidence of flooding from the creek behind them. Kennedy Brolin February 7, 2026.Severe erosion exposing the roots of a Western Red Cedar along a creekbed. Evidence of flooding is present in the washed out banks and moisture in the tree bases. Kennedy Brolin February 7, 2026.Peering up the trunk of a Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata), obsering the canopy above. Kennedy Brolin February 7, 2026.Fallen trees and erosion along a creekbed with evidence of flooding and unstable banks. The fallen trees provide surfaces for wildlife to cross when the creek is high, and shelter from predators or inclement weather. Kennedy Brolin February 7, 2026.Moss (Bryophyta) and Lichen (Foliose) on a fallen Western Red Cedar symbolizes new life after death and a continuous “loop” of interconnectedness in the ecosystem. Kennedy Brolin February 7, 2026.
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